Aviation Dictionary

AUXILIARY FIN

An additional vertical stabilizer installed on some float planes to offset the increased surface area of the floats in front of the center of gravity.

Dictionary Term

AUXILIARY FIN

Definition

An additional vertical stabilizer installed on some float planes to offset the increased surface area of the floats in front of the center of gravity.

References

Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024